Times have changed – so has technology – and for most UK businesses, it’s naturally the next step. Why Are IP Phones More Appealing To UK Businesses? So when it comes to the reasons that more UK businesses are making the switch, turns out there’s quite a few. The deadline is a lot closer than it seems and around 2.4 million UK businesses are still running on the old lines. Essentially, moving to an IP phone isn’t just about a nice upgrade but rather where the country’s phone network is heading.